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First gaining attention with the Prince Paul-produced It's Very Stimulating EP, MC Paul Barman succeeds in turning most hip-hop conventions on their head. An Ivy League-educated rapper born in New Jersey, his frantic wordplay and rapidly esoteric lyrics capture the listener's ear like few others.
Besides Pavement, no band from the early '90s was more essential than (Smog) in ushering in the lo-fi sound that dominated the era. Essentially comprised of lead singer/guitarist Bill Callahan and a rotating group of backing musicians, (Smog) recorded their first three albums'including the classic Julius Caesar'in the confines of their own home. As the '90s grew older, Callahan grew up, collaborated with producer Jim O'Rourke and expanded his sound to a more lush and full experience.
Shannon McNally's not-unique-but-still-charming mix of country and adult contemporary pop first burst onto the scene last spring with the release of her debut album Jukebox Sparrows. After spending the summer opening for John Mellencamp, she has released a new EP, Ran On Pure Lightning, with her guitar player Neal Casal. Long on intimate atmosphere, the result is more bluegrassy than her first effort. Her tour in support of the album starts Friday in Madison at Luther's Blues, 1401 University Ave, and she took a break from her rehearsals to chat with the Cardinal.
Psychobilly? What the heck is that? A unique blend of rockabilly and punk, psychobilly has had a huge following for years in Europe, giving birth to bands like Nekromantix and The Meteors. Here in the United States, the band at the forefront of the movement is Southern California-based Tiger Army who are back in the United States after the Canadian leg of their tour, The Daily Cardinal caught up with lead singer Nick13 to talk about what it means to be psychobilly.
I am getting old. I turned 22 last week and ever since that, the signs have been both telltale and plentiful: I can't drink so much as I used to, I'm tired all the time and various bodily functions have been steadily degrading (a condition that my father recommended \hitting the track"" to remedy). Perhaps even more telling, just as I've finally amassed an admirable music collection, I can't hit a record store without being alerted that some of my favorite CDs are now obsolete, replaced with greatly superior rereleases. Dammit.
While music journalists actively speculate as to which upcoming artist may become the next Elliot Smith, Madison residents will get a chance to see three candidates firsthand when a trio of Pennsylvania based indie-folk acts perform at the Catacombs Coffeehouse, 731 State St., Saturday, 8 p.m.
After a slow start, the summer finally kicked into high gear with the release of a plethora of hip-hop CDs. Helping themselves out the most is the entire Weathermen/Mhz crew, who are establishing themselves as the possible next generation Wu-Tang Clan. With debut solo albums released by battle rapper Copywrite (The Highly Exhaulted), possibly psychotic Cage (Movies For The Blind), eccentric Def Jux front man El-P (Fantastic Damage) and talented producer RJD2 (Dead Ringer), the Weathermen have their eyes set on a hip-hop monopoly.
Electric Earth coffee shop, 546 W. Washington Ave., is fast becoming the nonalcoholic alternative for those searching for live music on the weekend, minus the high cover charge or need for a fake ID. Consistently booking solid acts, Electric Earth provides a laid-back, cozy atmosphere ideal for hanging out with similarly chai-minded friends.
If there is one consistent complaint about Madison's music scene it is the fact that there are few powerful and original local acts displayed on stages around the university and the surrounding area. Whether it is the failure of Madison's music venues to showcase hometown bands or the failure of successful and innovative local bands to stick around long enough to gain a following is debatable. However, if there is one local band that can break this stigma, it may very well be Helen Stellar, whose name is a play on Helen Keller, adding Stellar for a \space rock twist.""
Solutions by The State News
